On-Site Inspection Agency/AM, 201 W. Service Rd., Dulles IAP, P.O.Box 17498, Washington, DC 20041-0498

60 -- FIELD PORTABLE VIDEO PROBE SYSTEM SOL OSIA01-97-Q-0015 DUE 060697 POC Shirley Alexander, Contract Specialist, (703) 810-4789 or Dave Miller, Contracting Officer (703) 810-4796 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number OSIA01-97-Q-0015 is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The solicitation contains the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: Two (2) each Portable Video Probe Systems in accordance with the following specifications: The video probe system shall be field portable and weigh no more than 35 lbs. Including the carrying case with all accessories and power source. The video probe system shall have a battery operated capability. The system should contain a minimum number of components for operation. The system shall be designed to provide for the camera at the end of the probe device and shall provide magnification from 10X through 50X with a 50 degree through 180 degree field of view capability as a minimum and provide for all-way articulation. The field of view range may be provided by a one-piece tip or through a combinatin of interchangeable forward view tips and side view tips. If the field of view of range is provided through interchangeable tips, the interchangeable tips shall have a positive locking mechanism and shall not increase the probe diameter. The diameter of the probe shall be no less than 5mm and no greater than 6.5mm while the length of the probe shall be no less than 5 meters and no greater than 5.6 meters. An electronic articulation capability is desired. The video probe system will be utilized in harsh application environments and the insertion tube shall be able to withstand the harsh environment while maintaining limited articulation at 0 degrees centigrade. The system shall come equipped with a monitor with color LCD and the capability to be held and operated with one hand. The arc lamp used with the system shall provide a high intensity light with minimum output of 1800 lumens and a color temperature of 5000 K degrees. The Government requires delivery of CLIN 0001 no later than 28 Jun 1997. FOB terms of the resultant order will be FOB Destination to On-Site Inspection Agency, Dulles IAP, Washington, DC. Inspection and acceptance of system by Government personnel shall take place at destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) the extent the system meets the aforementioned system specifications; and (2) price. Interested parties shall submit offers in writing, including price and system technical specifications, to the On-Site Inspection Agency, Attn: Shirley Alexander, 201 W. Service Road, P.O. Box 17498, Washington DC 20041-0498. The date and time for receipt of offers is 6 Jun 1997 at 2:00 EST. Facsimile transmissions are acceptable and should be submitted to (703) 810-4675. Facsimile transmissions shall include all technical documentation to support the system's capability to meet the Government's technical specifications. Written quotations shall include the following Contractor Identification Numbers: (1) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code; (2) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number; and (3) Taxpayer Idenetification Number (TIN). Questions or comments regarding this action shall be directed in writing to Shirley Alexander at (703) 810-4789. Synopsis No. 97-0015 (0136)

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